INTRODUCTION - Safety

Revised Underframe

By adopting features such as a closed-section

structure for the side sills and high-tensile steel

for the underframe. We saved weight while

significantly increasing strength. Since deformation

is suppressed in the event of a collision, occupants

can be rescued more easily. Also, the front of the

underframe (the item that links the cab to the

chassis frame) has a closed-section structure in the

side-to-side direction for ample durability and to

promote cab rigidity.

Stronger Waist Reinforcements

Reinforcements are incorporated into the doors at

waist height. They suppress cab deformation to the

cab from a frontal-diagonal direction. They provide

the same kind of sunctionality as the previously used

door beams but weigh less.

Pre-tensioner Seatbelts with

Load-Limiter

A pre-tensioner function has been

added to the seatbelt with load

limiter, boosting safety. With the

pre-tensioner function, the seatbelt tightens immediately when a collision is detected, demonstrating excellent restraint capability. Furthermore, the load limiter function loosens the belt when it is subjected to a load beyond a certain level, relaxing pressure on the chest and reducing damage to the driver during a collision.

INTRODUCTION - Safety

Chassis & Mountability

• Revised wheelbases

• Improved manoeuverability (FRR, FSR)

• Revised positions of battery terminals

• Revised shape for cab back panel

• Rows of equally pitched holes used on Frame (FRR, FSR)

• Faston terminals provided at rear of DIN spaces

• Embedded mounting nuts for exterior fittings

• Improved gear ratio for side PTO